Priest Butte Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1969–1985 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Priest Butte Lake was last stocked April 11, 1985 with Yellow Perch. Priest Butte Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1969–1985, with about 115,279 fish stocked over that period.
When Priest Butte Lake is stocked
Priest Butte Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in April — 3 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1985 | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1984 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1984 | White Crappie | 14,860 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1981 | Black Crappie | 300 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1981 | Yellow Perch | 30 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 10,200 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 10,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 434 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,485 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 10,125 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 16,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 12,350 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 12,675 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 14,420 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Priest Butte Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Priest Butte Lake was last stocked April 11, 1985 with Yellow Perch.
What fish species are stocked in Priest Butte Lake?
Priest Butte Lake is stocked with Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, Black Crappie, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Priest Butte Lake stocked?
Priest Butte Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in April.
How often is Priest Butte Lake stocked?
Priest Butte Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1969 and 1985.
How many fish have been stocked in Priest Butte Lake?
About 115,279 fish have been stocked in Priest Butte Lake across 14 recorded events since 1969, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Priest Butte Lake?
Fish stocked in Priest Butte Lake average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.